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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Post Nasal Drip

I have had a cold or virus for a week or so, been under doctor's care, lungs are clear, however I cann't seem to get rid of this cough for over two weeks now. Feel I have postnasal drip irritating throat, cough so much that I gag and vomit. Don't know what to take anymore.
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection and it seems that it might have involved the sinuses also leading to persistent post nasal drip and also cough due to throat irritation

The infection will however resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body..
As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like:
1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution..
2.Take cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan and cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin..
3. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen..
4. Do steam inhalations..
5. Avoid spicy and chilled foods..
6. Sip on warm water throughout the day..

Hopefully the symptoms will resolve within a week and if it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.


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Suggest Treatment For Persistent Cough And Post Nasal Drip

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from upper respiratory tract infection and it seems that it might have involved the sinuses also leading to persistent post nasal drip and also cough due to throat irritation The infection will however resolve once the virus will complete its cycle in human body.. As of now you can start with supportive treatment to relieve the symptoms like: 1. Gargle with a warm saline solution that is by mixing 1 teaspoon salt in a glass of water and warm it to make a luke warm solution.. 2.Take cough suppressant containing Dextromethorphan and cough expectorant containing Gueifenesin.. 3. Take a combination of decongestant like Phenylephrine, mucolytic like Ambroxol and anti allergic levocetrizine and another combination of Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen.. 4. Do steam inhalations.. 5. Avoid spicy and chilled foods.. 6. Sip on warm water throughout the day.. Hopefully the symptoms will resolve within a week and if it worsen consult a General Physician and get evaluated.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.